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MA S1538

Protecting inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to prohibit the transportation of inmates or prisoners placed in the custody of a sheriff outside of the commonwealth for the purposes of labor or public or community service programming, unless there exists a bona fide public health or safety emergency. In such cases, the sheriff must file a detailed description of the proposed transportation and obtain written approval from the Secretary of Administration and Finance and the Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security before the commencement of the transport.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2763 (on 03/17/2022)

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